Cinnamon Roll Focaccia
Cinnamon Roll Focaccia is a delicious twist on the classic Italian bread made with cinnamon and brown sugar and topped with a cream cheese frosting. Enjoy it in the morning with a hot cup of coffee. Or, serve it as dessert to impress your friends and family!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time18 minutes mins
Rising Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 38 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword: Cinnamon Roll Focaccia
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
Bread
- 1 cup water, warmed (about 105°-110°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ⅓ cup (73 g) vegetable oil, divided
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Topping
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
Frosting
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (125 g) confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Bread
In a large bowl, combine the water, sugar, and yeast. Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes, or until the yeast begins to bloom.
Pour half of the oil into the yeast mixture. Set the remaining oil aside.
Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
Add the dough to a greased bowl and cover. Let rise for 1 hour in a warm place, or until the dough has doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Pour the remaining oil into a 9×11-inch baking pan. Use a pastry brush to coat the bottom of the pan.
Transfer the risen dough to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out to the edges.
Use your fingers to create dimples in the dough. Pour the cinnamon sugar butter mixture over the dough.
Bake for 18-20 minutes.
Frosting
While the bread is cooling slightly, prepare the frosting.
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Drizzle the frosting over the warm focaccia before serving.
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 344kcal